SpotatrainSpotatrain
Illustration: A lit steam train on a bridge in a snowy forest at night
Illustration, not a photo of this event.

Christmas

Pepernotenexpress — Stoomtrein Goes-Borsele

  • Run by Stoomtrein Goes-Borsele
  • Stoomtrein Goes-Borsele (Goes) — Goes, Zeeland, Netherlands

Next: Nov 29, 2026

A Sinterklaas steam train day in Zeeland: dexterity games and a Pieten diploma in Goes, singing on the train and a meeting with Sinterklaas at Hoedekenskerke.

Updated

Next edition

Nov 29, 2026

Sun Nov 29 only. Choose the morning programme (09:30-13:30) or the afternoon programme (13:00-17:30).

From €12 (as published by the operator)

About this event

Stoomtrein Goes-Borsele runs the Pepernotenexpress, a special Sinterklaas trip by steam train. The operator opens its description with the words "Zie ginds komt de Stoomtrein" and says this special train journey gets passengers properly in the mood for the Sinterklaas feast.

In Goes children can do dexterity games and earn their Pieten diploma. On the moving steam train they sing along with the Pieten, and at Hoedekenskerke they meet Sinterklaas, where every travelling child receives a small surprise.

Guests choose between a morning programme and an afternoon programme. The operator says each ticket comes with a detailed programme.

What to expect

Dexterity games in Goes to earn a Pieten diploma, singing with the Pieten on the moving steam train, and a meeting with Sinterklaas at Hoedekenskerke, where all travelling children get a small surprise. You choose a morning or an afternoon programme and receive the detailed programme with your ticket.

Practical info

Operator address: Stoomtrein Goes-Borsele, Albert Plesmanweg 23, Goes. The games take place in Goes and Sinterklaas is met at Hoedekenskerke. Tickets are booked on the operator's ticket page, for either the morning or the afternoon programme. Children under four travel free and need no ticket (one child under four per paying adult). The reduced rate for holders of a Museumkaart or a VriendenLoterij VIP-kaart applies to the card holder only. Other special days at this railway use different tickets from the regular day tickets, and the fare is given in the event description.

Where it happens

Skip map
Map content ends

Frequently asked questions

What happens on the Pepernotenexpress?▾
The operator says children do dexterity games in Goes to earn a Pieten diploma, sing along with the Pieten on the moving steam train and meet Sinterklaas at Hoedekenskerke.
Does every child get a gift?▾
The operator says that at Hoedekenskerke there is a small surprise for all travelling children.
Can I choose the time?▾
Yes. The Pepernotenexpress can be booked as a morning programme or an afternoon programme, according to the operator.
Do small children need a ticket?▾
No. The operator says children under four travel free and need no ticket, with a maximum of one free child under four per paying adult.
Do I get a programme with my ticket?▾
Yes. The operator says a detailed programme comes with the ticket.

Gift ideas for the family

Train-themed gifts, picked against our published criteria. No brand pays to be listed here.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. How we pick our gear

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 21, 2026 from the official site: destoomtrein.nl. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: destoomtrein.nl

More christmas trains in Netherlands